Therapeutic Classification: antiasthmatics, bronchodilators, vasopressors
Pharmacologic Classification: adrenergics
High Alert
Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability; well absorbed following SUBQ and intranasal administration; some absorption may occur following repeated inhalation of large doses.
Distribution: Does not cross the blood-brain barrier.
Half-Life: Unknown.
( bronchodilation)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaln | 1 min | unknown | 13 hr | |||
| SUBQ | 510 min | 20 min | <14 hr | |||
| IM | 612 min | unknown | <14 hr | |||
| IV | rapid | 20 min | 2030 min | |||
| Intranasal | 510 min | 2030 min | 1 hr |
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: angina, arrhythmias, hypertension, tachycardia
Derm: skin and soft tissue infections (including necrotizing fasciitis and myonecrosis)
EENT: intranasal paresthesia (nasal spray), nasal discomfort (nasal spray), throat irritation (nasal spray), nasal congestion (nasal spray), nasal pruritus (nasal spray), rhinorrhea (nasal spray), sneezing (nasal spray)
Endo: hyperglycemia
GI: abdominal pain(nasal spray), nausea, vomiting
GU: renal impairment
Neuro: dizziness(nasal spray), headache, nervousness, restlessness, tremor, insomnia
Resp: PARADOXICAL BRONCHOSPASM (WITH EXCESSIVE USE OF INHALERS), pulmonary edema
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